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Anthony’s Philippines: “It was an Adventure” Jake Redman
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Anthony’s Amazing Singapore: “Toe Dipping” Point of SE Asia Jake Redman
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Anthony’s Ireland: Hellman’s Makes Ketchup Too Jake Redman
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Dallas, Disney and Deals. Our 100th Episode. Jake Redman
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AirBnB Cancels Some Cancelling & Jake Thinks Charlotte is a Beach Town Jake Redman
Quick Answer: The secret to affordable luxury travel hacks is knowing that luxury is a modular experience, not an all-or-nothing lifestyle; by strategically choosing when to pay for space and when to save on fluff, you can feel like a VIP without a Black Card or elite status. Let’s be […]
Quick Answer Is hotel breakfast worth it? Usually, the answer is no. Unless it’s included in your room rate or you’re paying for a world-class view, you’re often paying a 300% “convenience tax” for mediocre eggs. In this guide, we break down the data to help you decide if a […]
If you have ever spent hours toggling between dates on a map trying to find a price that doesn’t make your eyes water, you have likely stumbled upon the “magic” price drop. One minute the stay is $3,000 for three weeks, and the next, you add a few days and […]
Just when we thought the back of the plane couldn’t get any more “interesting,” United Airlines decided to throw us a literal cushion. Enter the United Relax Row: an economy row that converts into a flat-ish bed, aka an economy “couch.” United says it launches in 2027, starting on the […]
Let’s be honest: by the time Summer 2026 rolls around, you’re going to need some serious affordable luxury travel strategies just to avoid being charged extra for the oxygen in the cabin. If you’ve spent any time lately looking at hotel rates in the usual suspects: think the Amalfi Coast […]
Remember when the biggest stress at the airport was wondering if your carry-on was a half-inch too wide or if the guy in front of you would finally figure out how to take off his belt? Those days feel like a luxury memory right now. As we roll through March, […]
If you have ever found yourself sitting on a sticky floor next to a lukewarm power outlet while a nearby toddler screams at a Hudson News, you have probably asked yourself: is an airport lounge worth it? You look at those frosted glass doors with the quiet, clinical lighting and […]
Welcome to the inaugural edition of our weekly Modhop weekly debrief. United Basic Economy miles in 2026 are about to disappear for most travelers — and that’s just the start of what happened in travel this week. We’re looking at the past seven days (March 15 to March 21, 2026) […]
By Jake Redman, Modhop CEO — with 50+ long-haul routes flown annually. Quick Answer: Premium economy is worth it when the upgrade costs less than $50 per hour of flight time. On a 10-hour flight, that means any upgrade under $500 is worth serious consideration. Use the Price-Per-Hour (PPH) formula […]
